Barnett Waddingham (BW) has announced the appointment of Kim Durniat as new Business Area Leader for its Insurance and Longevity consulting team.
Durniat will succeed Scott Eason, who BW recently appointed as one of its new Managing Partners.
In her new role, Durniat will be responsible for strengthening BW’s client-focused strategy in the insurance sector and collaborating with Eason to expand the consultancy’s presence in both the Life and General Insurance markets.
Commenting on Durniat’s appointment, Eason states, “Kim’s appointment reflects her outstanding work and leadership. Barnett Waddingham is now established as a leading consultancy in the UK insurance and longevity market. Under her guidance, the Insurance and Longevity team will continue to thrive within the BW culture, delivering the highest quality services to our clients in an ever-evolving market. With Kim at the helm, I am extremely confident about the future.”
Durniat brings 25 years of industry experience to her new role, with expertise in Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Services, Solvency II, and Asset and Liability Management (ALM). Her experience will be invaluable in helping clients leverage market opportunities in today’s rapidly evolving insurance sector.
Durniat has been with BW for 15 years, serving as a Partner for 12. Prior to that, she held positions at reputable firms such as Mazars and Equitable Life.
Expressing her enthusiasm for her new role, Durniat says, “Taking over an area that has seen substantial growth under Scott’s leadership is exciting.”
“The insurance market is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transfer of pension scheme assets and obligations to insurance companies. We are supporting an increasing number of new entrants to the UK market, as well as helping clients navigate technology innovations and regulatory reforms. We are well-positioned to drive growth and build insurers’ success,” she concludes.
